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FTI offers an extensive curriculum of courses that cover part design, part processing, estimating, die build and tryout, draw die development, stamping of aluminum panels, etc.  The courses are not seminars but rather hands-on training classes taught by industry experts. Each trainee is supplied with a comprehensive manual that will become a valuable reference tool.

Details of forthcoming training courses are shown on the Latest News page; if the course that you are interested in is not listed then please contact us for details on how to arrange a course to suit your needs.

Click for more detailsBasic Formability

3 day course

Learn the inputs into a stamping operation and how to interpret the results. Parameters such as geometry, material properties, press curves, and binder/blankholder capabilities are discussed. It teaches the fundamentals of analyzing a part by understanding its markings and how to evaluate its severity. More details ...

Click for more detailsAdvanced Formability Analysis

2 day course

Learn an understanding of stamping failures through analysis of metallurgical properties and behavior of steel during forming processes. This course will provide a detailed review of the latest material grades (including advanced high strength and dual phase materials) and countermeasures for addressing stamping defects. A methodology for Successful Failure Analysis using metallurgical, die & part, and press perspectives will be presented. More details ...

 

Click for more detailsCircle Grid Analysis

1 day course

Learn how to perform and interpret circle grid and thinning strain analysis. Through exercises with actual parts you will be performing hands-on circle grid and thinning measurements. Also included is the measurement and application of surface stretch analysis for outer panels. More details ...

 

 

Click for more detailsCost Estimation of Stampings

1 day course

Learn the fundamentals for estimating the cost of stampings and tooling. Included will be an introduction to Activity-Based Costing (ABC) techniques as well as methods and formulas for determining piece price and tooling costs. More details ...

Click for more detailsDie Design Fundamentals

2 day course

Learn the inputs, concepts and requirements for die design. This course provides an overview of the process of die design and the parameters that effect how the die design is established. Die design set-up and standards for draw, trim, and flange dies are also covered. More details ...

Click for more detailsDie Sensor Fundamentals

1 day course

This course provides a detailed review of the types, application, and manufacturing issues of die sensors. Many examples of die sensors will be used to illustrate how the selection, die variables, and positioning can effect the overall die performance. Cost effectiveness for low and high volume production will also be discussed. Exercises will require students to determine the type and position of a sensor for a specific function in a die. More details ...

Click for more detailsDie Tryout

2 day course

Learn the thought process and objectives of die tryout for draw, trim/pierce, flange and cam dies. You will learn how to troubleshoot panels from each die type and the potential die countermeasures. More details ...

Click for more detailsDraw Die Development

2 day course

Learn the thought process of how to create a draw development. This course provides the basic rules and concepts needed to understand how to design a draw development for quality stampings. Applications for outer and inner panels, and reinforcements are used to illustrate the effects of tip angle, drawbars, overdraw, etc. Students will work in-groups to determine and evaluate draw developments. More details ...

Click for more detailsFormability Guidelines for Product & Process Engineers

1 day course

Learn the formability guidelines to produce world class manufacturable parts. The course covers the guidelines related to quality issues of the part at each phase of the design through manufacturing cycle. Students will learn many of the guidelines required to eliminate quality issues on outer and inner panels. More details ...

Click for more detailsManufacturing with Tailor Welded Blanks

1 day course

Learn the fundamental principals of how to manufacture parts using laser and mash tailor welded blanks. Emphasis will placed on understanding the issues involved from product design to part manufacture. More details ...

Press Selection and Automation

1 day course

Learn an overview of the press, automation, and support equipment required to manufacture stampings. Components for both Mechanical and Hydraulic Presses and their effect on the stamping process are discussed. More details ...

Click for more detailsProcess Planning

2 day course

Learn the parameters that influence how a part is processed for manufacture and the effect on blank size. You will learn how the product design will determine the press required, part orientation in the die, number of dies required, die size, and the blank size. More details ...

Click for more detailsStamping of Aluminium Panels

1 day course

Learn the differences in formability and manufacture of aluminum stampings compared to steel stampings. Many examples of manufacturing and tooling conditions which must be considered to ensure quality Aluminium stamping production are presented. More details ...

Click for more detailsStamping Fundamentals for Press Shop Operators

1/2 day course

Learn the fundamentals for understanding the components and function of the press and die. You will learn the how a press and die work and how to interpret the stamping produced. This course will provide skills to evaluate panels for stamping defects and suggest potential countermeasures. More details ...

Click for more detailsSurface Contour Evaluation for Class "A" Panels

1 day course

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the process and procedure for evaluating surface contour and reflectivity on Class "A" panels. Also included will be troubleshooting methods for countermeasuring panel defects. More details ...

 

Click for more detailsTool & Die Welding and Repair

2 day course

Learn the process for welding repair of draw, trim/pierce, flange and cam dies. You will learn how to repair defects on panels using maintenance and welding techniques. Various types of welding and applications are discussed. More details ...

 

 

Click for more details Transfer Curves

1 day course

Learn the development, generation and use of transfer/interference curves for both tri-axis and crossbar systems. Also included is the influence that transfer curves have upon both the process planning and die design phases. Students will be challenged with exercises to verify the transfer of a part in a die operation. More details ...

 
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